Justin Smith
Hallsville,TX
Summary
A accomplished and energetic welder, millwright, and mechanic. With multiple years of experience using oilfield equipment. A motivated worker, leader, and teacher. With multiple areas of expertise in welding, oilfield equipment, teamwork, diesel mechanics, and rig mechanics.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipe Welder
McClung Energy Services, Inc
Kilgore, Texas
03.2023 - Current
- Welded regularly in all positions and worked with metals such as stainless steel and various alloys.
- Prevented breakdowns by keeping equipment clean and well-maintained for upcoming jobs.
- Avoided errors by carefully reading blueprints and specifications to correctly lay out parts and plan welding processes.
- Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
- Confer with scientific; engineering; and technical personnel to resolve design; research; and testing problems.
- Straighten warped or bent parts; using sledges; hand torches straightening pressures; or bulldozer.
- Correctly dismantle machines.
- Troubleshoot equipment; electrical components; and hydraulics.
- Diagnose mechanical issues.
- Applied knowledge of metallurgy, geometry and welding techniques to determine optimal welding strategies.
- Designed and modified oilfield machinery and tools; by applying engineering principles to compressor stations
- Instillation of diesel and naturel gas engines as well as transmissions using manufacture calibration specification.
Field Welder
Komatsu
Kilgore, TX
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Installed various types of welding equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Inspected welds for defects and implemented corrective action when necessary.
- Repaired broken or cracked welds to restore structural integrity.
- Maintained welding machines by performing routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning and lubricating parts.
- Fabricated components using cutting torches and plasma cutters in accordance with blueprints and specifications.
- Utilized arc welding processes such as MIG, TIG, SMAW, FCAW, and Stick welding to join metal components together.
- Assisted in the installation of storage tanks, pressure vessels, boilers, pipelines., utilizing appropriate rigging methods.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed at all times while working in hazardous environments.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople on jointing activities to create complex structures.
- Dismantled defective welds prior to reworking them in order to meet customer requirements.
Pipe Welder
Mcclung Energy Services Inc.
KILGORE , TX
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Performed pipe welding activities according to blueprints and technical drawings.
- Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
- Operated various types of welding machines such as MIG, TIG, ARC, oxy-acetylene torches .
- Welded all kinds of stainless steel pipes including carbon steel pipes in different positions like flat position, horizontal position .
- Provided guidance to junior welders regarding best practices when performing tasks.
- Welded fabrication materials, continuously checking for safety and quality.
- Welded components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
- Verified that all necessary joints were properly fitted before welding process began.
- Ensured that all processes met industry codes and standards as well as customer requirements.
Iron Worker
Deem Construction, Ironworker
Longview, TX
01.2017 - 05.2017
- New construction and maintenance construction and connections and iron work.
- Identified problems that occurred on job and took cost-saving measures to provide resolution.
- Operated cranes appropriately to hoist metal components into required areas.
- Performed mod assembly, erected and connected structural steel and leveled and torqued connections after steel placement.
- Safely used metal shears, hacksaws, bar cutters and other tools to cut metal components for installation.
- Studied blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Identified reinforcing rod quantities, sizes and locations from blueprints and informal instructions.
- Studied and understood blueprints and specifications before beginning work on projects.
- Led and mentored less-experienced ironworkers and assisted foremen in assigning work activities.
Roustabout
S & J Pipeline
Whensburrow, TX
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Worked on job sites and assigned locations, installing and repairing pipes, valves and pumps.
- Dismantled equipment to and cleaned or performed regular maintenance.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Observed manufacturer safety instructions when using machinery and work tools.
- Safely operated forklift and aerial lift to move machinery around floor.
Welder, Fitter, Fabricator
McClung Energy Services, Inc
Kilgore, TX
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Sustained safety protocols and promoted proper, cost-effective and accurate handling of equipment and materials.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Inspected each completed fabrication project to verify adherence to blueprint and procedural specifications.
- Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.
- Heated, formed and dressed metal parts with hand tools, torch and arc welding equipment.
- Utilized welding and soldering equipment to join sheet metal components in compliance with blueprints and job specifications.
- Repaired sheet metal deficiencies in ducts, drainpipes and control boxes to improve components' structural integrity.
- Read and interpreted complex blueprints and drawings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Welding
Tulsa Welding School
2013
Hallsville High School
2012
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Troubleshooting
- Mechanical
- Safety Awareness
- Repairing
- Mathematics
- Engineering
- Technology
Timeline
Pipe Welder
McClung Energy Services, Inc
03.2023 - Current
Field Welder
Komatsu
01.2022 - 12.2022
Pipe Welder
Mcclung Energy Services Inc.
05.2017 - 03.2020
Iron Worker
Deem Construction, Ironworker
01.2017 - 05.2017
Roustabout
S & J Pipeline
02.2016 - 12.2016
Welder, Fitter, Fabricator
McClung Energy Services, Inc
03.2014 - 04.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Welding
Tulsa Welding School
Hallsville High School
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